What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Takes the helm" from October 11, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Takes the helm”

This clue appeared as 44-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance

STEERS

Letters6

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Oct 11, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Takes the helm” ran in the USA Today Crossword on October 11, 2026 as 44-Down. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Takes the helm” clue?+

The answer is STEERS (6 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of October 11, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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